Employment candidate empathy scoring system

ABSTRACT

A system and method for determining a level of empathy of an employment candidate is provided. One aspect includes receiving video input, audio input, and behavioral data input of an interview for each of a plurality of candidates. Behavioral data is extracted from the behavioral data input. An audiovisual interview file is saved in a candidate database. In response to receiving a request to view a candidate profile, the system selects one candidate from among a plurality of candidates, the selecting based at least in part on the empathy score of the selected candidate. In another aspect, a candidate can answer multiple questions during a video interview. The behavioral data extracted from a first portion of the video interview can be compared to behavioral data from a second portion of the video interview.

BACKGROUND

The competitive nature of employment staffing means businesses must beefficient in their interviewing and hiring practices, and mindful ofretaining quality staff. Some employers use a long manual interviewprocess with multiple rounds of in-person interviews to assesscandidates. This can cause them to lose the best candidates becausetheir hiring process is too long. And businesses that bring the wrongcandidates forward for time-intensive interviews can end up wastingvaluable time. Other businesses have tried to streamline and automatetheir hiring practices. But streamlining comes at the expense of fullyassessing potential candidates, which can lead to hiring the wrongcandidate. Additionally, when choosing between two qualified candidatesfor a particular role, it is difficult to know which candidate has ahigher likelihood of remaining with the new employer.

SUMMARY

In some examples, a method includes receiving video input, audio input,and behavioral data input of an interview for each of a plurality ofcandidates, each candidate having a digital profile in a candidatedatabase; storing an audiovisual interview file for each candidate inthe candidate's respective digital profile; extracting behavioral datafrom the behavioral data input of each of the plurality of candidates;applying an empathy score model to the behavioral data to determine anempathy score for each candidate; storing the empathy score in eachcandidate's respective digital profile; receiving a request from a userto view a digital profile; in response to receiving the request,selecting a digital profile for a selected candidate among the pluralityof candidates, the selecting based at least in part on the empathy scoreof the selected candidate; and sending the selected candidate'saudiovisual interview file to be displayed to the user.

In some examples, the behavioral data input is a portion of the audioinput, the behavioral data is extracted using speech to text, and thebehavioral data is word choice. In some examples, the behavioral data isbiometric data. In some examples, the biometric data is a quantitativemeasurement of the candidate's body posture during recording of theinterview. Some examples further include the step of extracting two ormore types of behavioral data, the behavioral data includes facialexpression, body posture, vocal tone patterns, word patterns, or lengthof time of speaking. Some examples further include: for each candidate,receiving resume text and storing the text in the candidate's candidateprofile; analyzing the resume text to determine a career engagementscore for each candidate; and in response to receiving the request toview a digital profile, selecting the digital profile for the selectedcandidate among the plurality of candidates further based at least inpart on content in the resume text.

In some examples, the empathy score model is generated by: recording aplurality of interviews of individuals in a control group; extracting aset of behavioral data from the interview recordings, the set ofbehavioral data corresponding to multiple behavioral variables;performing a regression analysis on the set of behavioral data of thecontrol group to determine one or more behavioral variables thatcorrespond to a degree of empathy; and selecting a subset of behavioralvariables to be used in the empathy score model; the behavioral dataextracted from the interview recording of each of the plurality ofcandidates corresponds to the selected subset of behavioral variables.In some examples, a method of building an empathy scoring model, themethod is included, the method receiving video input, audio input, andbehavioral data input of an interview for each of a plurality ofcandidates; extracting behavioral data from the video input, the audioinput, or the behavioral data input; and performing regression analysison the extracted behavioral data to identify variables among thebehavioral data that correspond to a degree of empathy of the candidate,the variables are weighted based on a correlation to the degree ofempathy; and storing the empathy scoring model to be applied tocandidates in a candidate database. In some examples, the method furtherincludes extracting behavioral data from both the behavioral data inputand the audio input.

In some examples, each of the audiovisual interview files is a recordingof an interview in which a candidate provides verbal answers to multipleinterview questions on camera. In some examples, the audiovisualinterview file is segmented into clips corresponding to the candidate'sanswers to individual interview questions, further can include:extracting first behavioral data from the behavioral data input or theaudio input of a first clip corresponding to a first interview question;extracting second behavioral data from the behavioral data input or theaudio input of a second clip corresponding to an answer for a secondinterview question; and graphically displaying the extracted firstbehavioral data compared to the extracted second behavior data.

In some examples, a method includes receiving a plurality of audiovisualinterview files for a first plurality of candidates; receivingbehavioral data input for each of the candidates, the behavioral datainput recorded synchronously with the video in the audiovisual interviewfiles; extracting first behavioral data for each candidate from thebehavioral data input; performing regression analysis on the firstbehavioral data to determine variables among the behavioral data thatcorrespond to a degree of empathy of the candidate in the video;creating a scoring model that scores a candidate's level of empathybased on the determined variables; receiving audiovisual interview filesfor a second plurality of candidates; receiving behavioral data inputfor each of the second plurality of candidates, the behavioral datainput recorded synchronously with the video in the audiovisual interviewfiles of the second plurality of candidates; extracting secondbehavioral data from the behavioral data input for each candidate amongthe second plurality of candidates, the second behavioral datacorresponding to variables found to correspond to a degree of empathy;applying the scoring model to the second behavioral data for the secondplurality of candidates to determine an empathy score for each of thesecond plurality of candidates; receiving a request from a user to viewa profile for a candidate among the second plurality of candidates; inresponse to receiving the request, selecting a candidate from among thesecond plurality of candidates, the selection based in part on theempathy score of the selected candidate; and sending the selectedcandidate's audiovisual interview file to be displayed to the user.

In some examples, the first plurality of candidates is a control groupof ideal candidates. In some examples, the first plurality of candidatesis a group selected from the general population. In some examples, eachaudiovisual interview file contains video recorded by at least twodifferent cameras. In some examples, the second behavioral data includesdata input received from at least two different sensors.

This summary is an overview of some of the teachings of the presentapplication and is not intended to be an exclusive or exhaustivetreatment of the present subject matter. Further details are found inthe detailed description and appended claims. Other aspects will beapparent to persons skilled in the art upon reading and understandingthe following detailed description and viewing the drawings that form apart thereof, each of which is not to be taken in a limiting sense. Thescope herein is defined by the appended claims and their legalequivalents.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a multi-camera kiosk according to someexamples.

FIG. 2 is a schematic view of a kiosk system according to some examples.

FIG. 3 illustrates an example of multiple video inputs.

FIG. 4 is a graph of decibel level versus time for an audio inputaccording to some examples.

FIG. 5 visually illustrates a method of automatically concatenatingaudiovisual clips into an audiovisual file according to some examples.

FIG. 6 visually illustrates a method of removing pauses from audio andvideo inputs and automatically concatenating audiovisual clips into anaudiovisual file according to some examples.

FIG. 7 visually illustrates a method of automatically concatenatingaudiovisual clips into an audiovisual file in response to an eventaccording to some examples.

FIG. 8 is a schematic view of a system for a network of video interviewkiosks according to some examples.

FIG. 9 is a schematic view of a candidate database server systemaccording to some examples.

FIG. 10 is a schematic view of a candidate database according to someexamples.

FIG. 11A is a flow chart for a method of building an empathy score modelaccording to some examples.

FIG. 11B is a flow chart for a method of applying an empathy score modelaccording to some examples.

FIG. 12 is a flow chart of a method for selecting an interview file tobe displayed according to some examples.

FIG. 13 is a schematic illustrating one example of a system forrecording behavioral data input.

FIG. 14A shows a first image of a candidate being recorded by thesensors in FIG. 13.

FIG. 14B shows a second image of a candidate being recorded by thesensors in FIG. 13.

FIG. 14C shows a third image of a candidate being recorded by thesensors in FIG. 13.

FIG. 15A represents the output of a calculation described in relation toFIG. 14A.

FIG. 15B represents the output of a calculation described in relation toFIG. 14B.

FIG. 15C represents the output of a calculation described in relation toFIG. 14C.

FIG. 16A shows a first example of a graph that can be created frombehavioral data gathered during a candidate video interview.

FIG. 16B shows a second example of a graph that can be created frombehavioral data gathered during a candidate video interview.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The present disclosure relates to a computer system and method for usein the employment field. The disclosed technology is used to select jobcandidates that meet desired specifications for a particular employmentopening, based on quantitatively measured characteristics of theindividual job candidate. In healthcare, an important component of asuccessful clinician is the capacity for empathy. The technologydisclosed herein provides an objective measure of a candidate's empathyusing video, audio, and/or behavioral data recorded during a videointerview of the candidate. An empathy score model can be created, andthe recorded data can be applied to the empathy score model to determinean empathy score for the job candidate. In another aspect, an attentionto detail and a career engagement score can be determined for thecandidate. When combined, this is referred to as an “ACE” score, whichcombines scores for Attention to detail, Career engagement, and Empathy.

The system can also include a computer interface for presentingpotential job candidates to prospective employers. From the userinterface, the prospective employer can enter a request to view one ormore candidates having qualities matching a particular job opening. Inresponse to the request, the computer system can automatically selectone or more candidates' video interviews and send the one or more videointerviews over a computer network to be displayed at the userinterface. Users can access this information from multiple types of userinterfaces, including personal computers, laptops, tablet computers, andsmart phones.

The computer system can include a computer having a processor in acomputer memory. The computer memory can store a database containingcandidate digital profiles for multiple job candidates. The memory canalso store computer instructions for performing the methods described inrelation to the described technology. The candidate digital profiles caninclude candidate personal information such as name and address,career-related information such as resume information, one or moreaudiovisual files of a video interview conducted by the candidate, andone or more scores related to behavioral characteristics of thecandidate. The information in the candidate digital profile can be usedwhen the system is automatically selecting the candidate videointerviews to be displayed on the user computer.

The method can be performed while an individual job candidate is beingrecorded with audio and video, such as in a video interview. In someexamples, the video interview is recorded in a kiosk speciallyconfigured to perform the functions described in relation to thedisclosed technology. Although the computer system and method will bedescribed in the context of a video interview of an employmentcandidate, other uses are contemplated and are within the scope of thetechnology. For example, the system could be applied to recordingindividuals who are performing entertaining or informative speaking,giving lectures, or other settings in which an individual is beingrecorded with video and audio.

In one aspect of the technology, the system receives video, audio, andbehavioral data recorded of a candidate while the candidate is speaking.In some examples, the system uses a kiosk with multiple video cameras torecord video images, a microphone to record audio, and one or moresensors to detect behaviors of the candidate during the interview. Asused herein, a sensor could be one of a number of different types ofmeasuring devices or computer processes to extract data. One example ofa sensor is the imaging sensor of the video camera. In this case,behavioral data could be extracted from the digital video imagesrecorded by the imaging sensor. Another example of a sensor is aninfrared sensor that captures motion, depth, or other physicalinformation using electromagnetic waves in the infrared or near-infraredspectrum. Various types of behavioral data can be extracted from inputreceived from an infrared sensor, such as facial expression detection,body movement, body posture, hand gestures, and many other physicalattributes of an individual. A third example of a sensor is themicrophone that records audio of a candidate's speech. Data extractedfrom the audio input can include the candidate's vocal tone, speechcadence, or the total time spent speaking. Additionally, the audio canbe analyzed using speech to text technology, and the words chosen by thecandidate while speaking can be analyzed for word choice, wordfrequency, etc. Other examples of sensors that detect physical behaviorsare contemplated and are within the scope of the technology.

In one aspect of the technology, the system is used during a videointerview of a job candidate. Particular predetermined interviewquestions are presented to the candidate, and the candidate answers thequestions orally while being recorded using audio, video, and behavioraldata sensors. In some examples, the nature of a particular questionbeing asked of the candidate determines the type of behavioral data tobe extracted while the candidate is answering that question. Forexample, at the beginning of the interview when the candidate isanswering the first interview question, the system can use themeasurements as a baseline to compare the candidate's answers at thebeginning of the interview to the answers later in the interview. Asanother example, a particular interview question can be designed tostimulate a particular type of emotional response from the candidate.Behavioral data recorded while the candidate is answering that interviewquestion can be given more weight in determining an empathy for scorefor the candidate.

Some examples further include receiving information in addition tovideo, audio, and behavioral data. For example, written input such asresume text for the job candidate can be used as a factor in determiningthe suitability of a candidate for particular job opening. The systemcan also receive text or quantitative scores received fromquestionnaires filled out by the candidate or filled out by anotherindividual evaluating the candidate. This type of data can be usedsimilarly to the behavioral data to infer characteristics about thecandidate, such as the candidate's level of attention to detail, and thecandidate's level of career engagement.

In another aspect, the disclosed technology provides a computer systemand method for creating an empathy scoring model, and applying theempathy scoring model to behavioral data of a candidate. In this method,the system receives data input for a population of candidates. The datainput can include video, audio, and behavior data input recording duringvideo interviews of each of candidates.

In some examples, the particular population of candidates is selectedbased on the candidates' suitability for a particular type ofemployment. For example, the candidates can be a group of healthcareprofessionals that are known to have a high degree of desirablequalities such as empathy. In alternative examples, the population ofcandidates can be selected from the general population; in this case, itwould be expected that some candidates have a higher degree of desirablequalities, and some candidates have a lower degree of desirablequalities.

In either case, the system extracts behavioral data from the datainputs. A regression analysis is performed on the extracted behavioraldata. This allows the system to identify particular variables thatcorrespond to a degree of empathy of the candidate. The system thencompiles a scoring model with weighted variables based on thecorrelation of empathy to the extracted quantitative behavioral data.The scoring model is stored in a candidate database. After the scoringmodel has been created, it can be applied to new data for jobcandidates.

The system applies the scoring model by receiving behavioral data inputfrom the candidate and extracting behavioral data from the behavioraldata input. The extracted behavioral data corresponds to variables foundto be relevant to scoring the candidate's empathy. The extractedbehavioral data is then compared to the model, and a score is calculatedfor the candidate. This score can be stored in the candidate's candidatedigital profile along with a video interview for the candidate. Thisprocess is repeated for many potential employment candidates, and eachcandidate's score is stored in a digital profile, and accessible by thesystem.

Kiosk System for Recording Audiovisual Interviews

In some examples, the disclosed technology can be used in conjunctionwith a kiosk for recording audio and video of an individual. The kioskincludes multiple cameras, a microphone, and one or more sensors forreceiving behavioral data. The kiosk system can be capable of producingaudiovisual files from the recorded data. The kiosk can be an enclosedbooth with a plurality of recording devices. For example, the kiosk caninclude multiple cameras, microphones, and sensors for capturing video,audio, and behavioral data of an individual. The video and audio datacan be combined to create audiovisual files for a video interview.Behavioral data can be captured by the sensors in the kiosk and can beused to supplement the video interview, allowing the system to analyzesubtle factors of the candidate's abilities and temperament that are notimmediately apparent from viewing the individual in the video andlistening to the audio.

Some examples of the technology provide an enclosed soundproof booth.The booth can contain owner more studio spaces for recording a videointerview. Multiple cameras inside of the studio capture video images ofan individual from multiple camera angles. A microphone captures audioof the interview. A system clock can be provided to synchronize theaudio and video images. Additional sensors can be provided to extractbehavioral data of the individual during the video interview. Forexample, an infrared sensor can be used to sense data corresponding tothe individual's body movements, gestures, or facial expressions. Thebehavioral data can be analyzed to determine additional informationabout the candidate's suitability for particular employment. Amicrophone can provide behavioral data input, and the speech recorded bythe microphone can be extracted for behavioral data, such as vocal pitchand vocal tone, word patterns, word frequencies, and other informationconveyed in the speaker's voice and speech. The behavioral data can becombined with the video interview for a particular candidate and storedin a candidate database. The candidate database can store profiles formany different job candidates, allowing hiring managers to have theflexibility of choosing from a large pool of candidates.

In some examples, the kiosk is provided with a local edge server forprocessing the inputs from the camera, microphone, and sensors. The edgeserver includes a processor, memory, and a network connection device forcommunication with a remote database server. This setup allows thesystem to produce audiovisual interview files and a candidate evaluationas soon as the candidate has finished recording the interview. In someexamples, processing of the data input occurs at the local edge server.This includes turning raw video data and audio data into audiovisualfiles, and extracting behavioral data from the raw sensor data receivedat the kiosk. In some examples, the system minimizes the load on thecommunication network by minimizing the amount of data that must betransferred from the local edge server to the remote server. Processingthis information locally, instead of sending large amounts of data to aremote network to be processed, allows for efficient use of the networkconnection. The automated nature of the process used to produceaudiovisual interview files and condense the received data inputsreduces server waste.

In some examples, two or more cameras are provided to capture videoimages of the individual during the video interview. In some examples,three cameras are provided: a right side camera, a left side camera, anda center camera. In some examples, each camera has a sensor capable ofrecording body movement, gestures, or facial expression. In someexamples, the sensors can be infrared sensors such as depth sensors. Asystem with three depth sensors can be used to generate 3D models of theindividual's movement. For example, the system can analyze theindividual's body posture by compiling data from three sensors. Thisbody posture data can then be used to extrapolate information about theindividual's emotional state during the video interview, such as whetherthe individual was calm or nervous, or whether the individual wasspeaking passionately about a particular subject.

In another aspect, the system can include multiple kiosks at differentlocations remote from each other. Each kiosk can have an edge server,and each edge server can be in communication with a remote candidatedatabase server. The kiosks at the different locations can be used tocreate video interviews for multiple job candidates. These videointerviews can then be sent from the multiple kiosks to the remotecandidate database to be stored for later retrieval. Having a separateedge server at each kiosk location allows for faster queries, making thelatest content available more quickly than any type of traditional videoproduction system.

Users at remote locations can request to view information for one ormore job candidates. Users can access this information from multiplechannels, including personal computers, laptops, tablet computers, andsmart phones. For example, a hiring manager can request to view videointerviews for one or more candidates for a particular job opening. Thecandidate database server can use a scoring system to automaticallydetermine which candidates' video interviews to send to the hiringmanager for review. This automatic selection process can be based inpart on analyzed behavioral data that was recorded during thecandidate's video interview.

Combining Video and Audio Files

The disclosed technology can be used with a system and method forproducing audiovisual files containing video that automatically cutsbetween video footage from multiple cameras. The multiple cameras can bearranged during recording such that they each focus on a subject from adifferent camera angle, providing multiple viewpoints of the subject.The system can be used for recording a person who is speaking, such asin a video interview. Although the system will be described in thecontext of a video interview, other uses are contemplated and are withinthe scope of the technology. For example, the system could be used torecord educational videos, entertaining or informative speaking, orother situations in which an individual is being recorded with video andaudio.

Some implementations provide a kiosk or booth that houses multiplecameras and a microphone. The cameras each produce a video input to thesystem, and the microphone produces an audio input. A time counterprovides a timeline associated with the multiple video inputs and theaudio input. The timeline enables video input from each camera to betime-synchronized with the audio input from the microphone.

Multiple audiovisual clips are created by combining video inputs with acorresponding synchronized audio input. The system detects events in theaudio input, video inputs, or both the audio and video inputs, such as apause in speaking corresponding to low-audio input. The eventscorrespond to a particular time in the synchronization timeline. Toautomatically assemble audiovisual files, the system concatenates afirst audiovisual clip and a second audiovisual clip. The firstaudiovisual clip contains video input before the event, and the secondaudiovisual clip contains video input after the event. The system canfurther create audiovisual files that concatenate three or moreaudiovisual clips that switch between particular video inputs afterpredetermined events.

One example of an event that can be used as a marker for deciding whento cut between different video clips is a drop in the audio volumedetected by the microphone. During recording, the speaker may stopspeaking briefly, such as when switching between topics, or when pausingto collect their thoughts. These pauses can correspond to a significantdrop in audio volume. In some examples, the system looks for theselow-noise events in the audio track. Then, when assembling anaudiovisual file of the video interview, the system can change betweendifferent cameras at the pauses. This allows the system to automaticallyproduce high quality, entertaining, and visually interesting videos withno need for a human editor to edit the video interview. Because thequality of the viewing experience is improved, the viewer is likely tohave a better impression of a candidate or other speaker in the video. Ahigher quality video better showcases the strengths of the speaker,providing benefits to the speaker as well as the viewer.

In another aspect, the system can remove unwanted portions of the videoautomatically based on the contents of the audio or video inputs, orboth. For example, the system may discard portions of the videointerview in which the individual is not speaking for an extended periodof time. One way this can be done is by keeping track of the length oftime that the audio volume is below a certain volume. If the audiovolume is low for an extended period of time, such as a predeterminednumber of seconds, the system can note the time that the low noisesegment begins and ends. A first audiovisual clip that ends at thebeginning of the low noise segment can be concatenated with a secondaudiovisual clip that begins at the end of the low noise segment. Theaudio input and video inputs that occur between the beginning and end ofthe low noise segment can be discarded. In some examples, the system cancut multiple pauses from the video interview, and switch between cameraangles multiple times. This eliminates dead air and improves the qualityof the video interview for a viewer.

In another aspect, the system can choose which video input to use in thecombined audiovisual file based on the content of the video input. Forexample, the video inputs from the multiple cameras can be analyzed tolook for content data to determine whether a particular event ofinterest takes place. As just one example, the system can use facialrecognition to determine which camera the individual is facing at aparticular time. The system then can selectively prefer the video inputfrom the camera that the individual is facing at that time in the video.As another example, the system can use gesture recognition to determinethat the individual is using their hands when talking. The system canselectively prefer the video input that best captures the hand gestures.For example, if the candidate consistently pivots to the left whilegesturing, a right camera profile shot might be subjectively better thanminimizing the candidate's energy using the left camera feed. Contentdata such as facial recognition and gesture recognition can also be usedto find events that the system can use to decide when to switch betweendifferent camera angles.

In another aspect, the system can choose which video input to use basedon a change between segments of the interview, such as between differentinterview questions.

Video Interview Kiosk (FIG. 1)

FIG. 1 shows a kiosk 101 for recording a video interview of anindividual 112. The kiosk 101 is generally shaped as an enclosed booth105. The individual 112 can be positioned inside of the enclosed booth105 while being recorded. Optionally, a seat 107 is provided for theindividual 112. The kiosk 101 houses multiple cameras, including a firstcamera 122, a second camera 124, and a third camera 126. Each of thecameras is capable of recording video of the individual 112 fromdifferent angles. In the example of FIG. 1, the first camera 122 recordsthe individual 112 from the left side, the second camera 124 records theindividual 112 from the center, and the third camera 126 records theindividual 112 from the right side. In some examples, the camera 124 canbe integrated into a user interface 133 on a tablet computer 131. Theuser interface 133 can prompt the individual to answer interviewquestions. A microphone 142 is provided for recording audio.

The first, second, and third cameras 122, 124, 126 can be digital videocameras that record video in the visible spectrum using, for example, aCCD or CMOS image sensor. Optionally, the cameras can be provided withinfrared sensors or other sensors to detect depth, movement, etc.

In some examples, the various pieces of hardware can be mounted to thewalls of the enclosed booth 105 on a vertical support 151 and ahorizontal support 152. The vertical support 151 can be used to adjustthe vertical height of the cameras and user interface, and thehorizontal support 152 can be used to adjust the angle of the cameras122, 124, 126.

Schematic of Kiosk and Edge Server (FIG. 2)

FIG. 2 shows a schematic diagram of one example of the system. The kiosk101 includes an edge server 201 that has a computer processor 203, asystem bus 207, a system clock 209, and a non-transitory computer memory205. The edge server 201 is configured to receive input from the videoand audio devices of the kiosk and process the received inputs.

The kiosk 101 can further include the candidate user interface 133 indata communication with the edge server 201. An additional userinterface 233 can be provided for a kiosk attendant. The attendant userinterface 233 can be used, for example, to check in users, or to enterdata about the users. The candidate user interface 133 and the attendantuser interface 233 can be provided with a user interface applicationprogram interface (API) 235 stored in the memory 205 and executed by theprocessor 203. The user interface API 235 can access particular datastored in the memory 205, such as interview questions 237 that can bedisplayed to the individual 112 on in the user interface 133. The userinterface API 235 can receive input from the individual 112 to prompt adisplay of a next question once the individual has finished answering acurrent question.

The system includes multiple types of data inputs. In one example, thecamera 122 produces a video input 222, the camera 124 produces a videoinput 224, and the camera 126 produces a video input 226. The microphone142 produces an audio input 242. The system also receives behavioraldata input 228. The behavioral data input 228 can be from a variety ofdifferent sources. In some examples, the behavioral data input 228 is aportion of data received from one or more of the cameras 122, 124, 126.In other words, the system receives video data and uses it as thebehavioral data input 228. In some examples, the behavioral data input228 is a portion of data received from the microphone 142. In someexamples, the behavioral data input 228 is sensor data from one or moreinfrared sensors provided on the cameras 122, 124, 126. The system canalso receive text data input 221 that can include text related to theindividual 112, and candidate materials 223 that can include materialsrelated to the individual's job candidacy, such as a resume.

In some examples, the video inputs 222, 224, 226 are stored in thememory 205 of the edge server 201 as video files 261. In alternativeexamples, the video inputs 222, 224, 226 are processed by the processor203, but are not stored separately. In some examples, the audio input242 is stored as audio files 262. In alternative examples, the audioinput 242 is not stored separately. The candidate materials input 223,text data input 221, and behavioral data input 228 can also beoptionally stored or not stored as desired.

In some examples, the edge server 201 further includes a networkcommunication device 271 that enables the edge server 201 to communicatewith a remote network 281. This enables data that is received and/orprocessed at the edge server 201 to be transferred over the network 281to a candidate database server 291.

The edge server 201 includes computer instructions stored on the memory205 to perform particular methods. The computer instructions can bestored as software modules. As will be described below, the system caninclude an audiovisual file processing module 263 for processingreceived audio and video inputs and assembling the inputs intoaudiovisual files and storing the assembled audiovisual files 264. Thesystem can include a data extraction module 266 that can receive one ormore of the data inputs (video inputs, audio input, behavioral input,etc.) and extract behavior data 267 from the inputs and store theextracted behavior data 267 in the memory 205.

Automatically Creating Audiovisual Files from Two or More Video Inputs(FIGS. 3-7)

The disclosed system and method provide a way to take video inputs frommultiple cameras and arrange them automatically into a singleaudiovisual file that cuts between different camera angles to create avisually interesting product.

FIG. 3 illustrates video frames of video inputs received from differentcameras. In this example, video frame 324 is part of the video input 224that is received from the second camera 124, which focuses on theindividual 112 from a front and center angle. This video input isdesignated as “Video 1” or simply “Vid1.” The video frame 322 is part ofthe video input 222 from the first camera 122, which focuses on theindividual 112 from the individual 112's left side. This video input isdesignated as “Video 2” or simply “Vid2.” The video frame 326 is part ofthe video input 226 from the third camera 126, which focuses on theindividual 112 from the individual 112's right side. This video input isdesignated as “Video 3” or simply “Vid3.” These video inputs can beprovided using any of a number of different types of video codingformats. These include but are not limited to MPEG-2 Part 2, MPEG-4 Part2, H.264 (MPEG-4 Part 10), HEVC, and AV1.

Audio inputs 242 can also be provided using any of a number of differenttypes of audio compression formats. These can include but are notlimited to MP1, MP2, MP3, AAC, ALAC, and Windows Media Audio.

The system takes audiovisual clips recorded during the video interviewand concatenates the audiovisual clips to create a single combinedaudiovisual file containing video of an individual from multiple cameraangles. In some implementations, a system clock 209 creates a timestampassociated with the video inputs 222, 224, 226 and the audio input 242that allows the system to synchronize the audio and video based on thetimestamp. A custom driver can be used to combine the audio input withthe video input to create an audiovisual file.

As used herein, an “audiovisual file” is a computer-readable containerfile that includes both video and audio. An audiovisual file can besaved on a computer memory, transferred to a remote computer via anetwork, and played back at a later time. Some examples of videoencoding formats for an audiovisual file compatible with this disclosureare MP4 (mp4, m4a, mov); 3GP (3gp, 3gp2, 3g2, 3gpp, 3gpp2); WMV (wmv,wma); AVI; and QuickTime.

As used herein, an “audiovisual clip” is a video input combined with anaudio input that is synchronized with the video input. For example, thesystem can record an individual 112 speaking for a particular length oftime, such as 30 seconds. In a system that has three cameras, threeaudiovisual clips could be created from that 30 second recording: afirst audiovisual clip can contain the video input 224 from Vid1synchronized with the audio input 242 from t=0 to t=30 seconds. A secondaudiovisual clip can contain the video input 222 from Vid2 synchronizedwith the audio input 242 from t=0 to t=30 seconds. A third audiovisualclip can contain the video input 226 from Vid3 synchronized with theaudio input 242 from t=0 to t=30 seconds; Audiovisual clips can becreated by processing a video input stream and an audio input streamwhich are then stored as an audiovisual file. An audiovisual clip asdescribed herein can be but is not necessarily stored in an intermediatestate as a separate audiovisual file before being concatenated withother audiovisual clips. As will be described below, in some examples,the system will select one video input from a number of available videoinputs and use that video input to create an audiovisual clip that willlater be saved in an audiovisual file. In some examples, the unusedvideo inputs may be discarded.

Audiovisual clips can be concatenated. As used herein, “concatenated”means adding two audiovisual clips together sequentially in anaudiovisual file. For example, two audiovisual clips that are each 30seconds long can be combined to create a 60-second long audiovisualfile. In this case, the audiovisual file would cut from the firstaudiovisual clip to the second audiovisual clip at the 30 second mark.

During use, each camera in the system records an unbroken sequence ofvideo, and the microphone records an unbroken sequence of audio. Anunderlying time counter provides a timeline associated with the videoand audio so that the video and audio can be synchronized.

In one example of the technology, the system samples the audio track toautomatically find events that trigger the system to cut between videoinputs when producing an audiovisual file. In one example, the systemlooks for segments in the audio track in which the volume is below athreshold volume. These will be referred to as low noise audio segments.

FIG. 4 is a graph 411 representing the audio volume in an audio trackover time. The graph conceptually shows the audio volume of the audioinput in decibels (D) versus time in seconds (t). In some examples, thesystem uses a particular threshold volume as a trigger to determine whento cut between the video inputs. For example, in FIG. 4, the thresholdlevel is 30 decibels. One method of finding low noise audio segments isto calculate an average decibel level over a particular range of time,such as 4 seconds. If the average decibel level during that period oftime is below the threshold level, the system will mark this as a lownoise audio segment.

Applying this method to FIG. 4, the system computes the average (mean)volume over each four-second interval for the entire length of the audiotrack, in this case, in the range between t=0 and t=35. Consider anaverage decibel level over a four second interval between t=5 and t=9.In this case, although the volume falls below 30 decibels for a shortperiod of time, the average volume over that four second period isgreater than 30 decibels, and therefore this would not be considered alow noise audio segment. Over the four second interval from t=11 to t=15seconds, the average volume is less than 30 decibels, and therefore thiswould be considered a low noise audio segment. In some examples, as soonthe system detects an event corresponding to a low noise audio segment,the system marks that time as being a trigger to switch between videoinputs.

In some examples, the system marks the beginning and end of the lownoise audio segments to find low noise audio segments of a particularlength. In this example, the system computes the average (mean) volumeover each four second interval, and as soon the average volume is belowthe threshold volume (in this case 30 decibels), the system marks thatinterval as corresponding to the beginning of the low noise audiosegment. The system continues to sample the audio volume until theaverage audio volume is above the threshold volume. The system thenmarks that interval as corresponding to the end of the low noise audiosegment.

The system uses the low noise audio segments to determine when to switchbetween camera angles. After finding and interval corresponding to thebeginning or end of the low noise audio segments, the system determinesprecisely at which time to switch. This can be done in a number of ways,depending upon the desired result.

In the example of FIG. 4, the system could determine that the averagevolume of the four second interval between =10 and t=12 drops below thethreshold volume. The system could use the end of that interval (t=12)to be the time to switch. Alternatively, the system could determine thatthe average volume of the four-second interval between t=18 and t=22increases above the threshold volume, and determine that the beginningof that interval (t=18) as the time to switch. The system could also usethe midpoint of the beginning and end of the intervals to switch (i.e.,midway between t=12 and t=18). Other methods of determining preciselywhen in the timeline to make the switch are possible and are within thescope of the technology.

In some examples, the system is configured to discard portions of thevideo and audio inputs that correspond to a portion of the low noiseaudio segments. This eliminates dead air and makes the audiovisual filemore interesting for the viewer. In some examples, the system onlydiscards audio segments that our at least a predetermined length oftime, such as at least 2 seconds, at least 4 seconds, at least 6seconds, at least 8 seconds, or at least 10 seconds. This implementationwill be discussed further in relation to FIG. 6.

Automatically Concatenating Audiovisual Clips (FIG. 5)

FIG. 5 illustrates a system and method for automatically creating acombined audiovisual file containing video images from two or more videoinputs. For the sake of simplicity, only two video inputs areillustrated in FIG. 5. It should be understood, however, that the methodand system could be adapted to any number of video inputs.

The system includes two video inputs: Video 1 and Video 2. The systemalso includes an Audio input. In the example of FIG. 5, the video inputsand the audio input are recorded simultaneously. The two video inputsand the audio input are each recorded as an unbroken sequence. A timecounter, such as the system clock 209, provides a timeline 501 thatenables a time synchronization of the two video inputs and the audioinput. The recording begins at time t₀ and ends at time t_(n).

In the example of FIG. 5, the system samples the audio track todetermine low noise audio segments. For example, the system can use themethod as described in relation to FIG. 4; however, other methods ofdetermining low noise audio segments are contemplated and are within thescope of the disclosed technology.

Sampling the audio track, the system determines that at time t₁, a lownoise audio event occurred. The time segment between t=t₀ and t=t₁ isdenoted as Seg1. To assemble a combined audiovisual file 540, the systemselects an audiovisual clip 541 combining one video input from Seg1synchronized with the audio from Seg1, and saves this audiovisual clip541 as a first segment of the audiovisual file 540—in this case,Vid1.Seg1 (Video 1 Segment 1) and Aud.Seg1 (audio Segment 1). In someexamples, the system can use a default video input as the initial input,such as using the front-facing camera as the first video input for thefirst audiovisual clip. In alternative examples, the system may samplecontent received while the video and audio are being recorded to preferone video input over another input. For example, the system may usefacial or gesture recognition to determine that one camera angle ispreferable over another camera angle for that time segment. Variousalternatives for choosing which video input to use first are possibleand are within the scope of the technology.

The system continues sampling the audio track, and determines that attime t₂, a second low noise audio event occurred. The time segmentbetween t=t₁ and t=t₂ is denoted as Seg2. For this second time segment,the system automatically switches to the video input from Video 2, andsaves a second audiovisual clip 542 containing Vid2.Seg2 and Aud.Seg2.The system concatenates the second audiovisual clip 542 and the firstaudiovisual clip 541 in the audiovisual file 540.

The system continues sampling the audio track, and determines that attime t₃, a third low noise audio event occurred. The time segmentbetween t=t₂ and t=t₃ is denoted as Seg3. For this third time segment,the system automatically cuts back to the video input from Video 1, andsaves a third audiovisual clip 543 containing Vid1.Seg3 and Aud.Seg3.The system concatenates the second audiovisual clip 542 and the thirdaudiovisual clip 543 in the audiovisual file 540.

The system continues sampling the audio track, and determines that attime t₄, a fourth low noise audio event occurred. The time segmentbetween t=t₃ and t=t₄ is denoted as Seg4. For this fourth time segment,the system automatically cuts back to the video input from Video 2, andsaves a fourth audiovisual clip 544 containing Vid2.Seg4 and Aud.Seg4.The system concatenates the third audiovisual clip 543 and the fourthaudiovisual clip 544 in the audiovisual file 540.

The system continues sampling the audio track, and determines that noadditional low noise audio events occur, and the video input and audioinput stop recording at time t_(n). The time segment between t=t₄ andt=t₀ is denoted as Seg5. For this fifth time segment, the systemautomatically cuts back to the video input from Video 1, and saves afifth audiovisual clip 545 containing Vid1.Seg5 and Aud.Seg5. The systemconcatenates the fourth audiovisual clip 544 and the fifth audiovisualclip 545 in the audiovisual file 540.

In some examples, audio sampling and assembling of the combinedaudiovisual file is performed in real-time as the video interview isbeing recorded. In alternative examples, the video input and audio inputcan be recorded, stored in a memory, and processed later to create acombined audiovisual file. In some examples, after the audiovisual fileis created, the raw data from the video inputs and audio input isdiscarded.

Automatically Removing Pauses and Concatenating Audiovisual Clips (FIG.6)

In another aspect of the technology, the system can be configured tocreate combined audiovisual files that remove portions of the interviewin which the subject is not speaking. FIG. 6 illustrates a system andmethod for automatically creating a combined audiovisual file containingvideo images from two or more video input, where a portion of the videoinput and audio input corresponding to low noise audio segments are notincluded in the combined audiovisual file. For the sake of simplicity,only two video inputs are illustrated in FIG. 6. It should beunderstood, however, that the method and system could be adapted to anynumber of video inputs.

In the example of FIG. 6, the system includes a video input Video 1 andVideo number two. The system also includes an Audio input. The videoinputs and the audio input are recorded simultaneously in an unbrokensequence. A time counter, such as the system clock 209, provides atimeline 601 that enables a time synchronization of the two video inputsand the audio input. The recording begins at time t₀ and ends at timet_(n).

As in the example of FIG. 5, the system samples the audio track todetermine low noise audio segments. In FIG. 6, the system looks for thebeginning and end of low noise audio segments, as described above withrelation to FIG. 4. Sampling the audio track, the system determines thatat time t₁, a low noise audio segment begins, and at time t₂, the lownoise audio segment ends. The time segment between t=t₀ and t=t₁ isdenoted as Seg1. To assemble a combined audiovisual file 640, the systemselects an audiovisual clip 641 combining one video input from Seg1synchronized with the audio from Seg1, and saves this audiovisual clip641 as a first segment of the audiovisual file 640—in this case,Vid1.Seg1 (Video 1 Segment 1) and Aud.Seg1 (audio Segment 1). The systemthen disregards the audio inputs and video inputs that occur duringSeg2, the time segment between t=t₁ and t=t₂.

The system continues sampling the audio track, and determines that attime t₃, a second low noise audio segment begins, and at time t₄, thesecond low noise audio segment ends. The time segment between t=t₂ andt=t₃ is denoted as Seg3. For this time segment, the system automaticallyswitches to the video input from Video 2, and saves a second audiovisualclip 642 containing Vid2.Seg3 and Aud.Seg3. The system concatenates thesecond audiovisual clip 642 and the first audiovisual clip 641 in theaudiovisual file 640.

The system continues sampling the audio input to determine the beginningand end of further low noise audio segments. In the example of FIG. 6,Seg6 is a low noise audio segment beginning at time t₅ and ending attime t₆. Seg 8 is a low noise audio segment beginning at time t₇ andending at time t₈. The system removes the portions of the audio inputand video inputs that fall between the beginning and end of the lownoise audio segments. At the same time, the system automaticallyconcatenates retained audiovisual clips, switching between the videoinputs after the end of each low noise audio segment. The systemconcatenates the audiovisual clips 643, 644, and 645 to complete theaudiovisual file 640. The resulting audiovisual file 640 contains audiofrom segments 1, 3, 5, 7, and 9. The audiovisual file 640 does notcontain audio from segments 2, 4, 6, or 8. The audiovisual file 640contains alternating video clips from Video 1 and Video 2 that switchbetween the first video input and the second video input after each lownoise audio segment.

Automatically Concatenating Audiovisual Clips with Camera Switching inResponse to Switch-Initiating Events (FIG. 7)

In another aspect of the technology, the system can be configured toswitch between the different video inputs in response to events otherthan low noise audio segments. These events will be generallycategorized as switch-initiating events. A switch-initiating event canbe detected in the content of any of the data inputs that are associatedwith the timeline. “Content data” refers to any of the data collectedduring the video interview that can be correlated or associated with aspecific time in the timeline. These events are triggers that the systemuses to decide when to switch between the different video inputs. Forexample, behavioral data input, which can be received from an infraredsensor or present in the video or audio, can be associated with thetimeline in a similar manner that the audio and video images areassociated with the timeline. Facial recognition data, gesturerecognition data, and posture recognition data can be monitored to lookfor switch-initiating events. For example, if the candidate turns awayfrom one of the video cameras to face a different video camera, thesystem can detect that motion and note it as a switch-initiating event.Hand gestures or changes in posture can also be used to trigger thesystem to cut from one camera angle to a different camera angle.

As another example, the audio input can be analyzed using speech to textsoftware, and the resulting text can be used to find keywords thattrigger a switch. In this example, the words used by the candidateduring the interview would be associated with a particular time in thetimeline.

Another type of switch-initiating event can be the passage of aparticular length of time. A timer can be set for a number of secondsthat is the maximum desirable amount of time for a single segment ofvideo. For example, an audiovisual file can feel stagnant anduninteresting if the same camera has been focusing on the subject formore than 90 seconds. The system clock can set a 90 second timer everytime that a camera switch occurs. If it is been greater than 90 secondssince the most recent switch-initiating event, expiration of the 90second timer can be used as the switch-initiating event. Other amountsof time could be used, such as 30 seconds, 45 seconds, 60 seconds, etc.,depending on the desired results.

Conversely, the system clock can set a timer corresponding to a minimumnumber of seconds that must elapse before a switch between two videoinputs. For example, the system could detect multiple switch-initiatingevents in rapid succession, and it may be undesirable to switchback-and-forth between two video inputs too quickly. To prevent this,the system clock could set a timer for 30 seconds, and only registerswitch-initiating events that occur after expiration of the 30 secondtimer. Though resulting combined audiovisual file would containaudiovisual clip segments of 30 seconds or longer.

Another type of switch-initiating event is a change between interviewquestions that the candidate is answering, or between other segments ofa video recording session. In the context of an interview, the userinterface API 235 (FIG. 2) can display interview questions so that theindividual 112 can read each interview question and then respond to itverbally. The user interface API can receive input, such as on a touchscreen or input button, to indicate that one question has been answered,and prompt the system to display the next question. The prompt toadvance to the next question can be a switch-initiating event.

Turning to FIG. 7, the system includes two video inputs: Video 1 andVideo 2. The system also includes an Audio input. In the example of FIG.7, the video inputs and the audio input are recorded simultaneously. Thetwo video inputs and the audio input are each recorded as an unbrokensequence. A time counter, such as the system clock 209, provides atimeline 701 that enables a time synchronization of the two video inputsand the audio input. The recording begins at time t₀ and ends at timet_(n). In some examples, the system of FIG. 7 further includesbehavioral data input associated with the timeline 701.

In the example of FIG. 7, the system automatically samples the audioinput for low noise audio segments in addition to detectingswitch-initiating events. The system can sample the audio input usingthe method as described in relation to FIG. 4; however, other methods ofdetermining low noise audio segments are contemplated and are within thescope of the disclosed technology.

In FIG. 7, the audio track is sampled in a manner similar to that ofFIG. 5. The system determines that at time t₁, a low noise audio eventoccurred. The time segment between t=t₀ and t=t₁ is denoted as Aud.Seg1.However, no switch-initiating event was detected during Aud.Seg1.Therefore, unlike the system of FIG. 5, the system does not switch videoinputs.

At time t₂, the system detects a switch-initiating event. However, thesystem does not switch between camera angles at time t₂, becauseswitch-initiating events can occur at any time, including during themiddle of a sentence. Instead, the system in FIG. 7 continues samplingthe audio input to find the next low noise audio event. This means thata switch between two camera angles is only performed after twoconditions have been met: the system detects a switch-initiating event,and then, after the switch-initiating event, the system detects a lownoise audio event.

In some examples, instead of continuously sampling the audio track forlow noise audio events, the system could wait to detect aswitch-initiating event, then begin sampling the audio input immediatelyafter the switch-initiating event. The system would then cut from onevideo input to the other video input at the next low noise audiosegment.

At time t₃, the system determines that another low noise audio segmenthas occurred. Because this low noise audio segment occurred after aswitch-initiating event, the system begins assembling a combinedaudiovisual file 740 by using an audiovisual clip 741 combining onevideo input (in this case, Video 1) with synchronized audio input forthe time segment t=t₀ through t=t₃.

The system then waits to detect another switch-initiating event. In theexample of FIG. 7, the system finds another low noise audio event at t₄,but no switch-initiating event has yet occurred. Therefore, the systemdoes not switch to the second video input. At time t₅, the systemdetects a switch-initiating event. The system then looks for the nextlow noise audio event, which occurs at time t₆. Because time t₆ is a lownoise audio event that follows a switch-initiating event, the systemtakes the audiovisual clip 742 combining video input from Video 2 andaudio input from the time segment from t=t₃ to t=t₆. The audiovisualclip 741 is concatenated with the audiovisual clip 742 in theaudiovisual file 740.

The system then continues to wait for a switch-initiating event. In thiscase, no switch-initiating event occurs before the end of the videointerview at time t_(n). The audiovisual file 740 is completed byconcatenating an alternating audiovisual clip 743 containing video inputfrom Video 1 to the end of the audiovisual file 740.

The various methods described above can be combined in a number ofdifferent ways to create entertaining and visually interestingaudiovisual interview files. Multiple video cameras can be used tocapture a candidate from multiple camera angles. Camera switchingbetween different camera angles can be performed automatically with orwithout removing audio and video corresponding to long pauses when thecandidate is not speaking. Audio, video, and behavioral inputs can beanalyzed to look for content data to use as switch-initiating events,and/or to decide which video input to use during a particular segment ofthe audiovisual file. Some element of biofeedback can be incorporated tofavor one video camera input over the others.

Networked Video Kiosk System (FIG. 8)

In a further aspect, the system provides a networked system forrecording, storing, and presenting audiovisual interviews of multipleemployment candidates at different geographic sites. As seen in FIG. 8,the system can use multiple kiosks 101 at separate geographic locations.Each kiosk 101 can be similar to kiosk 101 shown in FIG. 2, withmultiple video cameras, a local edge server, etc. Each of the kiosks 101can be in data communication with a candidate database server 291 via acommunication network 281 such as the Internet. Audiovisual interviewsthat are captured at the kiosks 101 can be uploaded to the candidatedatabase server 291 and stored in a memory for later retrieval. Users,such as recruiters or hiring managers, can request to view candidateprofiles and video interviews over the network 281. The system can beaccessed by multiple devices, such as laptop computer 810, smart phoneor tablet 812, and personal computer 814.

In addition or in the alternative, any of the individual kiosks 101 in anetworked system, such as shown in FIG. 8, can be replaced by alternatekiosk 1700 or alternate kiosk 1901, described herein with respect toFIGS. 17-19.

Candidate Database Server (FIGS. 9-10)

FIG. 9 is a schematic view of a candidate database server systemaccording to some examples. Candidate database server 291 has aprocessor 905, a network communication interface 907, and a memory 901.The network communication interface 907 enables the candidate databaseserver 291 to communicate via the network 281 with the multiple kiosks101 and multiple users 910, such as hiring managers. The users 910 cancommunicate with the candidate database server 291 via devices such asthe devices 810, 812, and 814 of FIG. 8.

The candidate database server 291 stores candidate profiles 912 formultiple employment candidates. FIG. 10 is a schematic view of candidateprofiles 912. Each candidate in the system has a candidate profile. Thecandidate profiles 912 store data including but not limited to candidateID, candidate name, contact information, resume text, audiovisualinterview file, extracted behavioral data, which can include biometricdata, a calculated empathy score, an interview transcript, and othersimilar information relevant to the candidate's employment search.

The memory 901 of the candidate database server 291 stores a number ofsoftware modules containing computer instructions for performingfunctions necessary to the system. A kiosk interface module 924 enablescommunication between the candidate database server 291 and each of thekiosks 101 via the network 281. A human resources (HR) user interfacemodule 936 enables users 910 to view information for candidates withcandidate profiles 912. As will be discussed further below, a candidateselection module 948 processes requests from users 910 and selects oneor more particular candidate profiles to display to the user in responseto the request.

In another aspect, the system further includes a candidate scoringsystem 961 that enables scoring of employment candidates based oninformation recorded during a candidate's video interview. As will bediscussed further below, the scoring system 961 includes a scoring modeldata set 963 that is used as input data for creating the model. The datain the model data set 963 is fed into the score creation module 965,which processes the data to determine variables that correlate to adegree of empathy. The result is a score model 967, which is stored forlater retrieval when scoring particular candidates.

Although FIG. 9 depicts the system with a single candidate databaseserver 291, it should be understood that this is a representativeexample only. The various portions of the system could be stored inseparate servers that are located remotely from each other. The datastructures presented herein could furthermore be implemented in a numberof different ways, and are not necessarily limited to the precisearrangement described herein.

Recording Audiovisual Interviews

In some examples, audiovisual interviews for many different jobcandidates can be recorded in a kiosk such as described above. To beginthe interview, the candidate sits or stands in front of an array ofvideo cameras and sensors. The height and position of each of the videocameras may be adjusted to optimally capture the video and thebehavioral data input. In some examples, a user interface such as atablet computer is situated in front of the candidate. The userinterface can be used to present questions to the candidate.

In some examples, each candidate answers a specific number ofpredetermined questions related to the candidate's experience,interests, etc. These can include questions such as: Why did you chooseto work in your healthcare role? What are three words that others woulduse to describe your work? How do you handle stressful work situations?What is your dream job? Tell us about a time you used a specificclinical skill in an urgent situation? Why are you a great candidatechoice for a healthcare employer?

The candidate reads the question on the user interface, or an audiorecording of the question can be played to the candidate. In response,the candidate provides a verbal answer as though the candidate werespeaking in front of a live interviewer. As the candidate is speaking,the system is recording multiple video inputs, audio input, andbehavioral data input. A system clock can provide a time synchronizationfor each of the inputs, allowing the system to precisely synchronize themultiple data streams. In some examples, the system creates a timestampat the beginning and/or end of each interview question so that thesystem knows which question the individual was answering at a particulartime. In some examples, the video and audio inputs are synchronized andcombined to create audiovisual clips. In some examples, each interviewquestion is saved as its own audiovisual file. So for example, aninterview that posed five questions to the candidate would result infive audiovisual files being saved for the candidate, one audiovisualfile corresponding to each question.

In some examples, body posture is measured at the same time that videoand audio are being recorded while the interview is being conducted, andthe position of the candidate's torso in three-dimensional space isdetermined. This is used as a gauge for confidence, energy, andself-esteem, depending on the question that the candidate is answering.One example of such a system is provided below.

Method of Building an Empathy Score Model (FIG. 11A)

FIG. 11A illustrates one example of a method for building an empathyscore model. The method can be performed in conjunction with technologydescribed above related to a multi-camera kiosk setup capable ofconcatenating audiovisual files from multiple video inputs. However,other alternatives are possible and are within the scope of theemployment candidate empathy scoring system described herein. The methodcan be performed in connection with recording an audiovisual interviewsof multiple job candidates. The method receives a number of differenttypes of data recorded during each interview. In some examples,individuals that are interviewed are chosen from among a pool ofcandidates having qualities that are known to be related to a particulardegree of empathy. In some examples, the pool of candidates are known tohave a high degree of empathy. In alternative examples, the pool ofcandidates is drawn from the general population, in which case, it wouldbe expected that the pool of candidates would have a wide range ofdegrees of empathy.

In some examples, empathy score models are created for differentindividual roles within a broader employment field. For example, anideal candidate benchmark for a healthcare administrator could be verydifferent from the benchmark for an employee that has direct hands-oncontact with patients.

By taking the measurements of ideal candidates, we have a base line thatcan be utilized. We can then graph the changes and variations for newcandidates by the specific interview questions we have chosen. Bycontrolling for time and laying over the other candidates' data, acoefficient of variation can be created per question and overall.Depending on the requirements of the position we are trying to fill, wecan select candidates who appear more competent in a given area, such asengagement, leadership or empathy.

Turning to FIG. 11A, in step 1101, behavioral data input for multipleindividuals is received. In some examples, the behavioral data input isvideo data. In some examples, the behavioral data input is audio data.In some examples, the behavioral data input is sensor data, such as dataoutput from an infrared sensor. In some examples, the behavioral datainput is text data, such as resume text, written text input, or textextracted from recorded speech using text to speech software. Thebehavioral data input can be one type of data, or multiple differenttypes of data can be used as behavioral data input.

Each individual within the pool of candidates provides behavioral data.In some examples, the pool of candidates is a predetermined size toeffectively represent a general population, while remaining small enoughto efficiently analyze the data. For example, the sample size of thepool of candidates can be at least 30 individuals, at least 100individuals, at least 200 individuals, at least 300 individuals or atleast 400 individuals. In some examples, the sample size of the poolcandidates can be less than 500 individuals, less than 400 individuals,less than 300 individuals, less than 200 individuals, or less than 100individuals. In some examples, the pool of candidates can be betweenabout 30 and 500 individuals, between about 100 and 400 individuals, orbetween about 100 and 300 individuals. In some examples, the sample sizeof the pool of candidates can be approximately 300 individuals.

In step 1102, behavioral data is extracted from the behavioral datainput. Extraction of the behavioral data is accomplished differentlydepending on which type of input is used (video, audio, sensor, etc.).In some examples, multiple variables are extracted from each individualtype of behavioral data. For example, a single audio stream can beanalyzed for multiple different types of characteristics, such as voicepitch, tone, cadence, the frequency with which certain words are used,length of time speaking, or the number of words per minute spoken by theindividual. Alternatively or in addition, the behavioral data can bebiometric data, including but not limited to facial expression data,body posture data, hand gesture data, or eye movement data. Other typesof behavioral data are contemplated and are within the scope of thetechnology.

In step 1103, the behavioral data is analyzed for statistical relevanceto an individual's degree of empathy. For example, regression analysiscan be performed on pairs of variables or groups of variables to providea trend on specific measures of interest. In some cases, particularvariables are not statistically relevant to degree of empathy. In somecases, particular variables are highly correlated to a degree ofempathy. After regression analysis, a subset of all of the analyzedvariables are chosen as having statistical significance to a degree ofempathy. In step 1104, each of the variables found to be relevant to theindividual's degree of empathy is given a weight. The weighted variablesare then added to an empathy score model in step 1105, and the empathyscore model is stored in a database in step 1106, to be retrieved laterwhen analyzing new candidates.

Method of Applying an Empathy Score Model (FIG. 11B)

Turning to FIG. 11B, in some examples, a method of applying an empathyscore model is provided. The method can be performed in conjunction withtechnology described above related to a multi-camera kiosk set upcapable of concatenating audiovisual files from multiple video inputs.Other alternatives are possible and are within the scope of theemployment candidate empathy scoring system. In steps 1111-1114, anumber of different types of data are received. In some examples, thedata is recorded during video interviews of multiple job candidates. Foreach job candidate the system receives: video data input 1111, audiodata input 1112, and behavioral data input 1113. Optionally, the systemreceives text data input 1114. In some examples, the video data input1111, audio data input 1112, and behavioral data input 1113 is recordedsimultaneously. In some examples, these data inputs are associated witha timestamp provided by a system clock that indicates a common timelinefor each of the data inputs 1111-1113. In some examples, the data inputsthat are received are of the same type that were determined to havestatistical significance to a degree of empathy of a candidate in steps1103-1104 of FIG. 11A.

In step 1121, the system takes the video data input 1111 and the audiodata input 1112 and combines them to create an audiovisual file. In someexamples, the video data input 1111 includes video data from multiplevideo cameras. In some examples, the video data input 1111 from multiplevideo cameras is concatenated to create an audiovisual interview filethat cuts between video images from multiple cameras as described inrelation to FIGS. 3-7. In some examples, the video data input 1111 andthe audio data input 1112 is synchronized to create a single audiovisualfile. In some examples, the video data input 1111 is received from asingle video camera, and be audiovisual file comprises the video datafrom the single video camera and the audio data input 1112 that arecombined to create a single audiovisual file.

In step 1123, behavioral data is extracted from the data inputs receivedin steps 1111-1114. The behavioral data is extracted in a mannerappropriate to the particular type of data input received. For example,if the behavioral data is received from an infrared sensor, the pixelsrecorded by the infrared sensor are analyzed to extract data relevant tothe candidate's behavior while the video interview was being recorded.One such example is provided below in relation to FIGS. 13-15, althoughother examples are possible and are within the scope of the technology.

In step 1131, the audiovisual file, the extracted behavioral data, andthe text (if any) is saved in a profile for the candidate. In someexamples, this data is saved in a candidate database as shown anddescribed in relation to FIG. 9.

In step 1141, the information saved in the candidate profile in thecandidate database is applied to the empathy score model. Application ofthe empathy score model results in an empathy score for the candidatebased on the information received in steps 1111-1114. In step 1151, theempathy score is then saved in the candidate profile of that particularindividual.

Optionally, a career engagement score is applied in step 1142. Thecareer engagement score is based on a career engagement score model thatmeasures the candidate's commitment to advancement in a career. In someexamples, the career engagement score receives text from the candidate'sresume received in step 1114. In some examples, the career engagementscore receives text extracted from an audio input by speech to textsoftware. The career engagement score model can be based, for example,in the number of years that the candidate has been in a particularindustry, or the number of years that the candidate has been in aparticular job. In some examples, keywords extracted from the audiointerview of the candidate can be used in the career engagement score.In examples in which the candidate receives a career engagement score,the career engagement score is stored in the candidate profile in step1152.

In some examples, the system provides the candidate with an attention todetail score in step 1143. The attention to detail score can be based,for example, on text received from the text data input step 1114. Theinput to the attention to detail score model can be information based ona questionnaire received from the candidate. For example, thecandidate's attention to detail can be quantitatively measured based onthe percentage of form fields that are filled out by the candidate in apre-interview questionnaire. The attention to detail score can also bequantitatively measured based on the detail provided in the candidate'sresume. Alternatively or in addition, the attention to detail score canbe related to keywords extracted from the audio portion of a candidateinterview using speech to text. In step 1153, the attention to detailscore is stored in the candidate's profile.

Optionally, the candidate's empathy score, career engagement score, andattention to detail score can be weighted to create a combined scoreincorporating all three scores at step 1154. This can be referred to asan “ACE” score (Attention to detail, Career engagement, Empathy). Insome examples, each of the three scores stored in steps 1151-1153 arestored individually in a candidate's profile. These three scores caneach be used to assess a candidate's appropriateness for a particularposition. In some examples, different employment openings weight thethree scores differently.

Method of Selecting a Candidate Profile in Response to a Request (FIG.12) FIG. 12 shows a method for using scored candidate profiles within acandidate database to select particular candidates to show to a user inresponse to a query to view candidate profiles. In a system that manageshundreds if not thousands of candidate profiles for different employmentcandidates, selecting one or more candidate video interviews to displayto a hiring manager is time consuming and labor intensive if donemanually. Furthermore, in some instances only a portion of a videointerview is desired to be shown to a hiring manager. Automating theprocess of selecting which candidates to display to the hiring manager,and which particular video for each candidate should be displayed,improves the efficiency of the system and speeds up the cycle ofrecording the video interviews, showing the video interviews to thehiring manager, and ultimately placing the employment candidate in ajob.

The method of FIG. 12 can be used in conjunction with the methodsdescribed in relation to the FIGS. 11A-11B. In step 1201, a request isreceived over a network from a user such as a human resources manager.The network can be similar to that described in relation to FIG. 8. Theuser can query the system via a number of user devices, includingdevices 810-814. However, the technology should not be interpreted asbeing limited to the system shown in FIG. 8. Other system configurationsare possible and are within the scope of the present technology.

The request received in step 1201 can include a request to viewcandidates that conform to a particular desired candidate score asdetermined in steps 1151-1153. In step 1202, a determination is made ofthe importance of an empathy score to the particular request received instep 1201. For example, if the employment opening for which a humanresources manager desires to view candidate profiles is related toemployment in an emergency room or a hospice setting, it may be desiredto select candidates with empathy scores in a certain range. In someexamples, the request received in step 1201 indicates a request thatincludes a desired range of empathy scores. In some example, the desiredrange of empathy scores is within the highest 50% of candidates. In someexample, the desired range of empathy scores is within the highest 25%of candidates. In some examples, the desired range of empathy scores iswhen in the highest 15% of candidates or 10% candidates.

Alternatively, in some examples, the request received in step 1201includes a request to view candidates for employment openings that donot require a particular degree of empathy. This would include jobs inwhich the employee does not interact with patients. Optionally, forcandidates who do not score within the highest percentage of candidatesin the group, these candidates can be targeted for educational programsthat will increase these candidates' empathy levels.

In step 1203, candidates that fall within the desired range of empathyscores are selected as being appropriate to being sent to the user inresponse to the request. This determination is made at least part on theempathy score of the particular candidates. In some examples, the systemautomatically selects at least 1 candidate in response to the request.In some examples, the system includes a maximum limit of candidates tobe sent in response to request. In some examples, the systemautomatically selects a minimum number of candidates in response to therequest. In some examples, the system automatically selects a minimum of1 candidate. In some examples, the system automatically selects amaximum of 20 or fewer candidates. In some examples, the systemautomatically selects between 1 and 20 candidates, between 1 and 10candidates, between 5 and 10 candidates, between 5 and 20 candidates, orother ranges between 1 and 20 candidates.

In some examples, the system determines an order in which the candidatesare presented. In some examples, the candidates are presented in orderof empathy scores highest to lowest. In alternative examples, candidatesare presented based on ACE scores. In some examples, these candidatesare presented in the rank from highest to lowest. In some examples, thecandidates could first be selected based on a range of empathy scores,and then the candidates that fall within the range of empathy scorescould be displayed in a random order, or in order from highest to lowestbased on the candidate's ACE score.

In step 1205, in response to the request at 1201, and based on the stepsperformed in 1202-1204, the system automatically sends one or moreaudiovisual files to be displayed at the user's device. The audiovisualfiles correspond to candidate profiles from candidates whose empathyscores fall within a desired range. In some examples, the system sendsonly a portion of a selected candidate's audiovisual interview file tobe displayed to the user.

In some examples, each candidate has more than one audiovisual interviewfiles in the candidate profile. In this case, in some examples thesystem automatically selects one of the audiovisual interview files forthe candidate. For example, if the candidate performed one videointerview that was later segmented into multiple audiovisual interviewfiles such that each audiovisual file contains an answer to a singlequestion, the system can select a particular answer that is relevant tothe request from the hiring manager, and send the audiovisual filecorresponding to that portion of the audiovisual interview. In someexamples, behavioral data recorded while the candidate was answering aparticular question is used to select the audiovisual file to send tothe hiring manager. For example, the system can select a particularquestion answered by the candidate in which the candidate expressed thegreatest amount of empathy. In other examples, the system can select theparticular question based on particular behaviors identified using thebehavioral data, such as selecting the question based on whether thecandidate was sitting upright, or ruling out the audiovisual files inwhich the candidate was slouching or fidgeting.

System and Method for Recording Behavioral Data Input (FIG. 13)

A system for recording behavioral data input, extracting behavioral datafrom the behavioral data input, and using the extracted behavioral datato determine an empathy score for candidate is presented in relation toFIGS. 13-15. The system uses data related to the candidate's body andtorso movement to infer the candidate's level of empathy. Although oneparticular implementation of the system is described here, otherimplementations are possible and are within the scope of the disclosedtechnology.

FIG. 13 shows a method and system for recording behavioral data input.For ease of illustration, FIG. 13 shows the kiosk 101 from FIG. 1. Itshould be understood that other system set ups can be used to providethe same function, and the scope of the disclosed technology is notlimited to this kiosk system. The system of FIG. 13 includes an enclosedbooth 105, and houses multiple cameras 122, 124, 126 for recording videoimages of a candidate 112. As previously stated, each of the multiplecameras 122, 124, 126 can include a sensor for capturing video images,as well as an infrared depth sensor 1322, 1324, 1326 respectively,capable of sensing depth and movement of the individual.

In some examples, each of the cameras 122, 124, 126 is placedapproximately one meter away from the candidate 112. In some examples,the sensor 1324 is a front-facing camera, and the two side sensors 1322and 1326 are placed at an angle in relation to the sensor 1324. Theangle can vary depending on the geometry needed to accurately measurethe body posture of the candidate 112 during the video interview. Insome examples, the sensors 1322, 1324, 1326 are placed at a knownuniform height, forming a horizontal line that is parallel to the floor.

In some examples, the two side sensors 1322 and 1326 are angledapproximately 45 degrees or less in relation to the front-facing sensor1324. In some examples, the two side sensors 1322 and 1326 are angled 90degrees or less in relation to the front-facing sensor 1324. In someexamples, the two side sensors 1322 and 1326 are angled at least 20degrees in relation to the front-facing sensor 1324. In some examples,the sensor 1322 can have a different angle with respect to thefront-facing sensor 1324 than the sensor 1326. For example, the sensor1322 could have an angle of approximately 45 degrees in relation to thefront-facing sensor 1324, and the sensor 1326 could have an angle ofapproximately 20 degrees in relation to the front-facing sensor 1324.

In FIG. 13, dashed lines schematically represent the infrared sensorsdetecting the location of the candidate 112 within the space of thekiosk 101. The depth sensor emits infrared light and detects infraredlight that is reflected. In some examples, the depth sensor captures animage that is 1,024 pixels wide and 1,024 pixels high. Each pixeldetected by the depth sensor has an X, Y, and Z coordinate, but thepixel output is actually on a projection pane represented as a point (X,Y, 1). The value for Z (the depth, or distance from the sensor to theobject reflecting light) can be calculated or mapped.

FIGS. 14A-14C show three images of a candidate 112 being recorded by thesensors in FIG. 13. It should be noted that the depth sensors would notpick up the amount of detail depicted in these figures, and thesedrawings are presented for ease of understanding. FIGS. 14A-C represent1,024 by 1,024 pixel images detected by the depth sensor. With framerates of 30 to 90 frames per second, the range of possible data pointsif each pixel were to be analyzed is between 217,000 and 1 millionpixels. Instead of looking at every one of these pixels, the systeminstead selectively looks for the edge of the candidate's torso at fourdifferent points: the right shoulder (point A), the left shoulder (pointB), the left waistline (point C), and the right waistline (point D). Theinfrared pixel data received by each sensor represents a grid of pixelseach having an X value and a Y value. The system selects two Y values,y₁ and y₂, and looks only at pixels along those two horizontal lines.Therefore, the system only needs to take as input the pixels at points(x_(n), y₁) and (x_(n), y₂), where x_(n) represents the values betweenx=1 and x=1,024.

Additionally, to limit the amount of pixel data that the system mustanalyze, the system does not search for these points in every framecaptured by the sensors. Instead, because the individual's torso cannotmove at a very high speed, it is sufficient to sample only a few framesper second. For example, the system could sample 5 frames per second, oras few as 2 frames per second, and discard the rest of the pixel datafrom the other frames.

Example of Determining Points A, B, C, and D

In FIG. 13, the sensor 1326 emits infrared light in a known pattern. Theinfrared light is reflected back after it hits an object. This reflectedlight is detected by the sensor 1326 and is saved as a grid of pixels.In FIG. 13, infrared light emitted from sensor 1326 along the line 1336hits the edge of the candidate 112's shoulder and is reflected back.Infrared light emitted from sensor 1326 along the line 1346 hits theback wall of the kiosk 101 and is reflected back. The light thattraverses the lines 1336 and 1346 are saved as separate pixels. Thepixels have X values and Y values. The system can calculate the Z valuescorresponding to the distance of the object from the sensor. In thisexample, the system determines that the Z value for the pixel projectedalong line 1336 is significantly smaller than the Z value for the pixelprojection along line 1346. The system then infers that this point marksthe edge of the individual's torso. In FIG. 14C, the system designatesthis point as point A on the individual's right shoulder. The systemsamples additional pixels along the line Y=y₁, and similarly determinesthat the pixel projected along line 1337 marks the other edge of theindividual's torso. The system designates this point as point B on theindividual's left shoulder.

The system then repeats this process for the line of pixels at Y=y₂ in asimilar manner. The system marks the edge of the individual's torso onthe left and right sides as points C and D respectively. The systemperforms similar operations for each of the sensors 1322 and 1324, andfinds values for points A, B, C, and D for each of those frames.

The system designates the location of the camera as point E. Points A,B, C, D, and E can be visualized as a pyramid having a parallelogramshaped base ABCD and an apex at point E, as seen in FIGS. 15A-C. FIG.15A represents the output of the calculation in FIG. 14A, FIG. 15Brepresents the output of the calculation in FIG. 14B, and FIG. 15Crepresents the output of the calculation in FIG. 14C. Point L isdesignated as the intersection between lines AC and BD. The length ofline EL represents approximately the distance of the center of theindividual's torso to the sensor.

The system stores at least the following data, which will be referred tohere as “posture volumes data”: the time stamp at which the frame wasrecorded; the coordinates of points A, B, C, D, E, and L; the volume ofthe pyramid ABCDE; and the length of line EL. In practice, simple loopscan be programmed to make these calculations on-the-fly. Because thesensor data being analyzed by the system is a very small subset of allof the available sensor data, the system is capable of performing thisanalysis in real time while the individual is being recorded with audioand video.

A further advantage is that the sensor data, being recordedsimultaneously with the audio and video of the candidate's interview,can be time synchronized with the content of the audio and video. Thisallows the system to track precisely what the individual's torsomovements were during any particular point of time in the audiovisualfile. As will be shown in relation to FIGS. 16A-B, the posture volumesdata can be represented as a graph with time on one axis and the posturevolumes data on a second axis. A person viewing the graph can visuallyanalyze the changes in the individual's torso, and jump immediately tothe audio and video of that portion of the interview.

Graphing Extracted Behavioral Data (FIGS. 16A-B)

Some movements by the candidate can correspond to whether a candidate iscomfortable or uncomfortable during the interview. Some movementsindicate engagement with what the candidate is saying, while othermovements can reflect that a candidate is being insincere or rehearsed.These types of motions include leaning into the camera or leaning awayfrom the camera; moving slowly and deliberately or moving with randommovements; or having a lower or higher frequency of body movement. Thecandidate's use of hand gestures can also convey information about thecandidate's comfort level and sincerity. The system can use the movementdata from a single candidate over the course of an interview to analyzewhich question during the interview the candidate is most comfortableanswering. The system can use that information to draw valuable insightsabout the candidate. For example, if the movement data indicates thatthe candidate is most comfortable during a question about theirbackground, the system may deduce that the candidate is likely a goodcommunicator. If the movement data indicates that the candidate is mostcomfortable during a question about their advanced skills or how toprovide care in a particular situation, the system may deduce that thecandidate is likely a highly-skilled candidate.

In one aspect, the system can generate a graph showing the candidate'smovements over the course of the interview. One axis of the graph can belabeled with the different question numbers, question text, or a summaryof the question. The other axis of the graph can be labeled with anindicator of the candidate's movement, such as leaning in versus leaningout, frequency of movement, size of movement, or a combination of these.

In one aspect, in addition or alternatively, the system can select whichportion of the candidate interview to show to a user based on themovement data. The portion of the interview that best highlights thecandidate's strengths can be selected. In addition or alternatively, auser can use a graph of movement of a particular candidate to decidewhich parts of an interview to view. The user can decide which parts ofthe interview to watch based on the movement data graphed by question.For example, the user might choose to watch the part of the video wherethe candidate showed the most movement or the least movement. Hiringmanagers often need to review large quantities of candidate information.Such as system allows a user to fast forward to the parts of a candidatevideo that the user finds most insightful, thereby saving time.

Users can access one particular piece of data based on information knownabout another piece of data. For example, the system is capable ofproducing different graphs of the individual's torso movement over time.By viewing these graphs, one can identify particular times at which theindividual was moving a lot, or not moving. A user can then request toview the audiovisual file for that particular moment.

FIGS. 16A and 16B show two examples of graphs that can be created frombehavioral data gathered during the candidate video interview. A humanviewer can quickly view these graphs to determine when the candidate wascomfortable during a question, or when the candidate was fidgeting. Withthis tool, a hiring manager can look at the graph before viewing thevideo interview and select a particular time in the timeline that thehiring manager is interested in seeing. This allows the hiring managerto efficiently pick and choose which portions of the video interviews towatch, saving time and energy.

FIG. 16A shows an example of a graph of data from among the posturevolume data described above. In particular, FIG. 16A graphs the volumeof the pyramid ABCDE from FIGS. 15A-C as the volume changes over time.The line 1622 represents volume data collected from sensor 1322 versustime, the line 1624 represents volume data collected from sensor 1324versus time, and the line 1626 represents volume data collected fromsensor 1326 versus time. These lines correspond to movement in theindividual's torso during the video interview.

Reading the graph in 16A allows a user to see what the candidate'smotion was like during the interview. When the individual turns awayfrom a sensor, the body becomes more in profile, which means that thearea of the base of the pyramid becomes smaller and the total volume ofthe pyramid become smaller. When the person turns toward a sensor, thetorso becomes more straight on to the camera, which means that the areaof the base of the pyramid becomes larger. When the line for theparticular sensor is unchanged over a particular amount of time, it canbe inferred that the individual's torso was not moving.

FIG. 16 B is a graph showing the individual's distance from the camerato the “center of mass lean,” defined as the average value of the lengthof lines EL for the pyramids calculated for sensors 1322, 1324, 1326.From this simple graph, we might infer that the candidate feltparticularly strongly about what they were saying because they leanedinto the camera at that moment, or that they wished to create distancefrom their statements at times one they leaned away from the camera. InFIG. 16B, the line 1651 represents whether the individual is leaning intoward the camera or leaning away from the camera. When the value L islarge, the individual can be inferred to be leaning in toward thecamera. When the value L is small, the individual can be inferred to beleaning away from the camera, or slouching.

Method of Evaluating an Individual Based on a Baseline Measurement forthe Individual

In some examples, the system uses movement data in one segment of acandidate's video interview to evaluate the candidate's performance in adifferent part of the video interview. Comparing the candidate tothemselves from one question to another provides valuable insight anddoes not need a large pool of candidates or computer-intensive analysisto analyze the movement of a large population.

In one aspect, the candidate's body posture and body motion areevaluated at the beginning of the interview, for example over the courseof answering the first question. This measurement is used as a baseline,and the performance of the candidate during the interview is judgedagainst the performance during the first interview question. This can beused to determine the portion of the interview in which the candidatefeels the most comfortable. The system can then prioritize the use ofthat particular portion of the interview to show to hiring managers.Other uses could include deciding which portions of the behavioral datato use when calculating an empathy score for the candidate.

In this aspect, the system takes a first measurement of the individualat a first time. For example, the system could record posture data andcalculate posture volume data for the candidate over the time period inwhich the candidate was answering the first interview question. Thisdata can be analyzed to determine particular characteristics that theindividual showed, such as the amount that the volume changed over time,corresponding to a large amount or small amount of motion. The systemcan also analyze the data to determine the frequency of volume changes.Quick, erratic volume changes can indicate different empathy traitsversus slow, smooth volume changes. This analysis is then set as abaseline against which the other portions of the interview will becompared.

The system then takes a second measurement of the individual at a secondtime. This data is of the same type that was measured during the firsttime period. The system analyzes the data from the second time period inthe same manner that the first data was analyzed. The analysis of thesecond data is then compared to the analysis of the first data to seewhether there were significant changes between the two. This comparisoncan be used to determine which questions the candidate answered thebest, and where the candidate was most comfortable speaking. Thisinformation then can be used to select which portion of the videointerview to send to a hiring manager.

As used in this specification and the appended claims, the singularforms include the plural unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.The term “or” is generally employed in the sense of “and/or” unless thecontent clearly dictates otherwise. The phrase “configured” describes asystem, apparatus, or other structure that is constructed or configuredto perform a particular task or adopt a particular configuration. Theterm “configured” can be used interchangeably with other similar termssuch as arranged, constructed, manufactured, and the like.

All publications and patent applications referenced in thisspecification are herein incorporated by reference for all purposes.

While examples of the technology described herein are susceptible tovarious modifications and alternative forms, specifics thereof have beenshown by way of example and drawings. It should be understood, however,that the scope herein is not limited to the particular examplesdescribed. On the contrary, the intention is to cover modifications,equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scopeherein.

1. A computer-implemented method of serving an audiovisual interviewfile to a user device over a communication network, the methodcomprising: (a) recording video input, audio input, and behavioral datainput of an interview for each of a plurality of candidates, eachcandidate having a digital profile in a candidate database stored in anon-transitory computer memory at a remote server, wherein the videoinput is recorded using a digital video camera, the audio input isrecorded using a microphone, and the behavioral data input is recordedusing a depth sensor; (b) assembling, by at least one computerprocessor, at least a portion of the video input and at least a portionof the audio input in a combined audiovisual interview file; (c) storingthe combined audiovisual interview file in the candidate's respectivedigital profile in the candidate database; (d) extracting, by at leastone computer processor, quantitative behavioral data from at least aportion of the behavioral data input of each of the plurality ofcandidates; (e) applying an empathy score model to the extractedquantitative behavioral data to determine an empathy score for eachcandidate among the plurality of candidates wherein the empathy scoremodel is compiled using weighted variables based on a correlation ofempathy to the extracted quantitative behavioral data; (f) storing eachcandidate's determined empathy score in the candidate's respectivedigital profile; (g) receiving, by the remote server over acommunication network, a request from a user device to be served atleast one audiovisual interview file for at least one of the pluralityof candidates; (h) in response to receiving the request, automaticallyselecting, by at least one computer processor at the remote server, adigital profile for a selected candidate among the plurality ofcandidates, the selecting based at least in part on the extractedquantitative behavioral data of the selected candidate and the selectedcandidate's empathy score; and (i) sending, by the remote server, theselected candidate's combined audiovisual interview file over thecommunication network to be displayed by the user device.
 2. The methodof claim 1, further comprising the step of extracting a second type ofquantitative behavioral data from a portion of the audio input, whereinthe digital profile for the selected candidate is further selected atleast in part based on the second type of behavioral data extracted fromthe audio input.
 3. The method of claim 1, wherein the quantitativebehavioral data is biometric data.
 4. The method of claim 3, wherein thebiometric data is a quantitative measurement of the candidate's bodyposture during recording of the interview.
 5. The method of claim 3,wherein the quantitative behavioral data extracted from the behavioraldata input is a first type of behavioral data, the method furthercomprising the step of extracting a second type of quantitativebehavioral data from the video input, the audio input, or the behavioraldata input, wherein the second type of quantitative behavioral dataincludes at least one of facial expression, body posture, vocal tonepatterns, speech cadence, or length of time of speaking.
 6. The methodof claim 1, further comprising: for each candidate, receiving resumetext and storing the text in the candidate's digital profile; analyzingthe resume text to determine a career engagement score for eachcandidate; and in response to receiving the request to be served atleast one combined audiovisual interview file, selecting the digitalprofile for the selected candidate among the plurality of candidatesfurther based at least in part on content in the resume text.
 7. Themethod of claim 1 wherein the empathy score model is generated by:recording, by one or more behavioral data sensors, a plurality ofinterview recordings of individuals in a control group; extracting a setof behavioral data from the interview recordings, the set of behavioraldata corresponding to multiple quantitative behavioral variablesrecorded by the one or more behavioral data sensors; performing aregression analysis on the set of behavioral data of the control groupto determine one or more statistically relevant quantitative behavioralvariables; and selecting a subset of quantitative behavioral variablesto be used in the empathy score model; wherein the quantitativebehavioral data extracted from the interview recording of each of theplurality of candidates corresponds to the selected subset ofquantitative behavioral variables. 8.-11. (canceled)
 12. Acomputer-implemented method of serving an audiovisual interview file toa user device over a communication network, the method comprising: (a)recording, by a depth sensor, a plurality of audiovisual interviews of aplurality of individuals by: (i) prompting each individual to answer aninterview question, wherein the same interview question is posed to eachindividual; and (ii) recording behavioral data input with the depthsensor during an answer to the interview question by each individual;(b) extracting, by a computer processor, first biometric behavioral datafor each individual from the behavioral data input recorded during theanswer to the interview question by the individual; (c) recording aplurality of audiovisual interviews of a plurality of candidates by: (i)prompting each candidate to answer the interview question; (ii)recording video input and audio input of each candidate's answer to theinterview question; (iii) recording behavioral data input, by a depthsensor, during each candidate's answer to the interview question, thebehavioral data input recorded synchronously with the video input; (iv)for each candidate, storing at least a portion of the video input and atleast a portion of the audio input as a combined audiovisual interviewfile in a candidate profile in a candidate database on a non-transitorycomputer memory; and (d) extracting second biometric behavioral datafrom the behavioral data input for each candidate; (e) comparing, by aprocessor, the second biometric behavioral data for the candidates tothe first biometric behavioral data of the plurality of individuals; (f)applying an empathy score model to the extracted second behavioral datato determine an empathy score for each candidate wherein the empathyscore model is compiled using weighted variables based on a correlationof empathy to the extracted quantitative behavioral data; (g) storingeach candidate's determined empathy score in the candidate's respectivedigital profile; (h) receiving a request from a user device to view aprofile for a candidate among the plurality of candidates, wherein therequest is received by a remote server over a communication network; (i)in response to receiving the request, the remote server automaticallyselecting a candidate from among the plurality of candidates, theselection based in part on the comparison of the second biometricbehavioral data for the plurality of candidates to the first biometricbehavioral data of the plurality of individuals and the selectedcandidate's empathy score; and (j) sending, by the remote server, theselected candidate's combined audiovisual interview file over thecommunication network to be displayed by the user device.
 13. The methodof claim 12, wherein the plurality of individuals is a control group ofideal candidates.
 14. The method of claim 12, wherein the plurality ofindividuals is a group selected from the general population.
 15. Themethod of claim 12, wherein each audiovisual interview file containsvideo recorded by at least two different cameras.
 16. The method ofclaim 15, wherein the second biometric behavioral data includes datainput received from at least two different depth sensors.
 17. The methodof claim 1, wherein the extracted quantitative behavioral data measuresmotion of the candidate's torso.
 18. The method of claim 17, wherein theextracted quantitative behavioral data measures torso lean.
 19. Themethod of claim 17, wherein the extracted quantitative behavioral datameasures frequency of torso motion.
 20. The method of claim 17, whereinthe extracted quantitative behavioral data measures the magnitude oftorso movement.
 21. The method of claim 1, wherein the behavioral datainput is recorded by two or more depth sensors positioned at differentlocations in relation to the candidate's torso.
 22. The method of claim1, wherein the video input, audio input, and behavioral data input arerecorded synchronously during a time interval.
 23. The method of claim3, wherein the biometric data is a quantitative measurement of thecandidate's body posture during recording of the interview, the methodfurther comprising the steps of recording a first baseline body posturemeasurement at a beginning of the interview, recording a second bodyposture measurement at a later time during the interview, and comparingthe first baseline body posture measurement to the second body posturemeasurement.
 24. The method of claim 12, wherein each candidate isprompted to answer multiple interview questions during the audiovisualinterview, and a plurality of audiovisual interview files are stored foreach candidate, wherein each combined audiovisual interview filecorresponds to the candidate's answer to a single interview question.25. A computer-implemented method of serving an audiovisual file to auser device over a communication network, the method comprising: (a)recording behavioral data input, by a depth sensor, during interviews ofa plurality of individuals in which each individual answers an interviewquestion, wherein the same interview question is posed to eachindividual; (b) extracting, by at least one computer processor,biometric behavioral data from the behavioral data input recorded duringeach individual's answer to the interview question; (c) recording anaudiovisual interview of a candidate by: (i) recording video input andaudio input of the candidate answering the interview question, whereinthe video input is recorded by a digital video camera and the audioinput is recorded by a microphone; (ii) recording behavioral data input,by a depth sensor, during the candidate's answer to the interviewquestion, the behavioral data input recorded synchronously with thevideo input; and (iii) storing at least a portion of the video input andat least a portion of the audio input as a combined audiovisualinterview file in a candidate profile for the candidate, the candidateprofile being stored in a candidate database on a non-transitorycomputer memory at a remote server, wherein the candidate databasestores a plurality of candidate profiles containing audiovisualinterview files for a plurality of candidates; (d) extracting, by atleast one computer processor, biometric behavioral data from thebehavioral data input for the candidate; (e) applying an empathy scoremodel to the extracted biometric behavioral data to determine an empathyscore for each candidate among the plurality of candidates; (f) storingeach candidate's determined empathy score in the candidate's respectivedigital profile; (g) receiving, by the remote server over acommunication network, a request to be served an audiovisual file for acandidate in the candidate database, wherein the request is receivedfrom a user device; (h) in response to receiving the request,automatically selecting, by at least one processor at the remote server,the candidate's combined audiovisual interview file, the selection basedat least in part on a comparison of the candidate's extracted biometricbehavioral data to the biometric behavioral data extracted from thebehavioral data input recorded during the interviews of the plurality ofindividuals and the selected candidate's empathy score; and (i) sendingthe selected candidate's combined audiovisual interview file over thecommunication network to be displayed by the user device.